Alexander Cruden letter to John Norton and Son, 1773 September 27

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Gentlemen

Inclosed is a bill of lading for seven hhd^s of
Tobacco, shipped on board the London & consigned to you,
which, I make no doubt, you'll dispose of as advantageously
as you can. You'll please to send me by the first opportuni
ty, the following articles viz. One hat at 20 sh, pretty broad
in the brim. 3 pair single channel pumps 10 ½ Inches long, &
no longer. Half dozen bottles of Westons Snuff, low-dried.
Half dozen of Worsted Stockings at 4 sh p^r. pair. I am

Gentlemen
Your most humble Ser^t
Alex^r. Cruden

Essex County Virginia
Rappahannock River
27 Sept^r 1773

Please to pack the above articles in a small box Marked
A4C

Address leaf

To
Mess^rs John Norton & Son
Merchants
in London

P^r the London
Apt Robinson
Q D C

Docket

Virginia 27 Sep^r: 1773
Alex^r. Cruden
Recieved 20 Dec^r: Ex^d
Goods Ent^d: pa: 286

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